New CPD learner app to help maintain periodontal health

Join the free Corsodyl CPD opportunity which can contribute up to 1.5 hours towards verifiable CPD on the topic of gum disease.

GSK, manufacturers of Corsodyl has launched a new distance learner for dental professionals on the topic of gum disease.

According to the Delivering Better Oral Health toolkit, maintaining periodontal health and preventing periodontitis should be based on; detecting periodontitis early using the Basic Periodontitis Examination (BPE) and managing the factors that expose patients to a greater risk of the disease, for example smoking, diabetes and medications.

Reality of periodontal health

The 2009 Adult Dental Health Survey found that only 17% of dentate adults in England, Wales and Northern Ireland had very healthy periodontal tissue and no periodontal disease. This confirms a need for continued patient education regarding gum health.

The Corsodyl distance learner module provides training on periodontal disease, the BPE, and patient management to treat and prevent the condition. It is suitable for the whole dental team to use and is available 24 hours a day.

On top of this, there is no time limit to complete this module and completion of the module can contribute up to 1.5 hours towards verifiable CPD. Visit www.gsk-dentalprofessionals.co.uk now to complete the module. References are available.